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This terrific Trainers&rsquo; and Judges&rsquo; forum with Dr. Deiter Schule, Gerhard Politz and Axel Steiner offers an excellent opportunity to watch the difference in the development of the horses from five, six and seven year olds.&nbsp; They offer great insight and instruction on the qualities of these multiple horses, as well as useful tips on relaxation and responsiveness. &nbsp; Watch Full Video by Clicking Here &nbsp;

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The Trainers&rsquo; and Judges&rsquo; Forum on Developing Horses continues with Dr. Dieter Schule, Gerhard Politz, and Axel Steiner.&nbsp; In this session they work with two horses on the walk, half pass, changes and half steps.&nbsp; Watch for invaluable insight into what the judges are looking for in these movements! &nbsp; Watch Full Video by Clicking Here &nbsp;

Dr. Dieter Schule, Gerhard Politz and Axel Steiner now work with a four year old gelding beginning his career in eventing.&nbsp; This video features very detailed work on the basics- transitions from walk to trot, accurate corners, and introducing lateral work to a young horse. There is a terrific demonstration of the importance of having elastic elbows.

Have you wondered why your young horse got your score in a three or four year old test?&nbsp; You now have the great opportunity to get insights into what the judges are looking for in this judging clinic taught by Dr. Dieter Schule. &nbsp; Click Here to watch the full video now! &nbsp;

Two horses start this session on Developing Horses. Gerhard Politz, Dr. Dieter Schule and Axel Steiner watch them warm up and offer suggestions for working on the walk. They warn against a restricting hand, and with the mare, ask for the hind legs to be swinging forward more actively with bending hocks.

We are again fortunate to watch a session of the Judges&rsquo; and Trainers&rsquo; Forum with Dr. Dieter Schule, Gerhard Politz and Axel Steiner including essential information on engaging the hindquarters, tempi changes and the trot half pass.&nbsp; Watch for great tips whether you are a rider, judge or trainer. &nbsp;

Juan Manuel Munoz Diaz shows us a beautiful 5-year-old Lusitano stallion in a demonstration of correct and effective work that highlights the spectacular talents of this up and coming upper level horse. If you are particularly interested in training tips for Iberian horses, watch this master help this stallion to stretch and relax as well as the responsiveness we should all strive for. The total running time of this two part video is 34:00. Click Here for the Full Video!

Dr. Dieter Schule leads an informative session on judging the USEF Four Year Old Test with attendees of the Trainers and Judges Forum.&nbsp; By having a sample test ridden and the participants judging the test, we have a behind the scenes look at how the scores are determined on this young horse test.&nbsp; Total running time of this three part video is 26 minutes.&nbsp; Click Here for the Full Video! &nbsp;

They show the half pass to the other side, and Dr. Schule and Mr. Politz offer great pointers on the position of the rider and how it affects the movement. They discuss their plans for the next day, and talk about how difficult the five-loop counter-canter serpentine is that is required in the Developing Horse Prix St. Georges test. They then offer tips for schooling the walk at home with relaxation in the topline and stretch. Mr. Politz answers a question about what aids to use in the pirouette.

Gareth Hughes brings us a session coaching his working student on a promising 5-year-old gelding, giving us the chance to observe his method for starting young horses on their career path to the upper levels. Watch this terrific video to learn how to bring your own young one along! The total running time for this five part video is 36:00. Click Here for the Full Video!

Ingo Pape brings us this session of the USDF Sport Horse Prospect Development Forum with a beautiful three year old mare.&nbsp; Watch for an exemplary example of just what a sport horse prospect should be, and multiple training tips on how to build that foundation in a young horse.&nbsp; The total running time of this two part video is 24:30.&nbsp; Click Here for the Full Video! &nbsp;